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Austin, TX
Papalote Taco House is one of Austin, TX.

1. Papalote Taco House

8.6
2803 S Lamar Blvd (at Barton Skwy), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · South Lamar · 57 tips and reviews

2. Anderson's Coffee Co

8.8
1601 W 38th St (Kerbey Ln.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Rosedale · 19 tips and reviews

Paula W.Paula Wirth / Eat Drink Oakland: An old-fashioned bean store in Austin, Texas selling carefully selected and fresh roasted coffee. Buy beans or a cup of brew...

3. Austin Java

1608 Barton Springs Rd (at Kinney Ave.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Zilker · 95 tips and reviews
Uncorked Tasting Room & Wine Bar is one of Austin, TX.

4. Uncorked Tasting Room & Wine Bar

900 E 7th St (IH-35), Austin, TX
Wine Bar · Central East Austin · 26 tips and reviews

5. Chen's Noodle House

8.0
8650 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · Northwest Austin · 22 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: As authentic of a noodle house as you can get. Don’t be scared that it’s a tiny restaurant in a strip mall – if you’re a noodle-hound like me, it’s worth it! -Monica Pope, Top Chef

6. Tâm Deli and Cafe

8.4
8222 N Lamar Blvd Ste D33, Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · North Austin · 55 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Cheap, fast, and insanely delicious Vietnamese. Get the cream puffs. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

7. Habitat Suites

7.6
500 E Highland Mall Blvd (btw Airport Blvd & Middle Fiskville Rd), Austin, TX
Hotel · Highland · 24 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Landscaped with lush native varietals, their green bona fides include using only nontoxic fertilizers and pesticides and biodegradable paper goods. Rooms from $137.

8. Fran's Hamburgers

6214 Cameron Rd (at US 290), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Windsor Park · 15 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Some of the best hamburgers in Austin, TX. As seen on Man v Food.

Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of Austin, TX.

9. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.9
1728 Barton Springs Rd (Sterzing St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Zilker · 192 tips and reviews
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is one of Austin, TX.

10. Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

8.0
5216 Montrose Blvd (at Main St.), Houston, TX
Art Museum · 39 tips and reviews
Houston Museum of Natural Science is one of Austin, TX.

11. Houston Museum of Natural Science

9.2
5555 Hermann Park Dr (at Caroline St.), Houston, TX
Science Museum · 202 tips and reviews

12. Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

9.0
2800 Post Oak Blvd (at Hidalgo St), Houston, TX
Park · 50 tips and reviews

JulieJulie: Visitor parking free on Sunday

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park is one of Austin, TX.

13. Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

9.0
2800 Post Oak Blvd (at Hidalgo St), Houston, TX
Park · 50 tips and reviews

14. Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

9.0
2800 Post Oak Blvd (at Hidalgo St), Houston, TX
Park · 50 tips and reviews

Hotel IndigoHotel Indigo: If you get wet, dry off by taking a stroll around the adjacent grassy park. Bring a camera to snap this icon by day or when the Wall lights up at dusk.

Galaxy Cafe is one of Austin, TX.

15. Galaxy Cafe

8.4
1000 W Lynn St (10th St.), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Old West Austin · 69 tips and reviews

16. East Side King

8.4
1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 82 tips and reviews
Pluckers Wing Bar is one of Austin, TX.

17. Pluckers Wing Bar

8.2
3909B S Lamar Blvd (btw Panther Tr & W Ben White Blvd), Austin, TX
Wings Joint · South Lamar · 125 tips and reviews
Pluckers Wing Bar is one of Austin, TX.

18. Pluckers Wing Bar

8.2
9070 Research Blvd Ste 201C (at Burnet Rd.), Austin, TX
Wings Joint · North Shoal Creek · 94 tips and reviews
G'Raj Mahal Cafe is one of Austin, TX.

19. G'Raj Mahal Cafe

73 Rainey St (at Holly St.), Austin, TX
Indian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 113 tips and reviews
Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy is one of Austin, TX.

20. Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy

9.1
2438 W Anderson Ln Ste B1 (Burnet Rd), Austin, TX
Comic Book Store · North Shoal Creek · 37 tips and reviews
McKinney Falls State Park is one of Austin, TX.

21. McKinney Falls State Park

9.1
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy, Austin, TX
Hiking Trail · 52 tips and reviews
Eastside Cafe is one of Austin, TX.

22. Eastside Cafe

2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 64 tips and reviews
Picnik Austin is one of Austin, TX.

23. Picnik Austin

7.5
1700 South Lamar Blvd 400-B (Collier), Austin, TX
Salad Restaurant · Zilker · 28 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: This ultramodern trailer in a box embraces conscientious eating and specializes in paleo, primal, gluten and grain-free local and organic foods. Pick up a vibrant salad or a vegan snickerdoodle. Read more.

Austin Terrier is one of Austin, TX.

24. Austin Terrier

3435 Greystone Dr (btwn Mopac & Wood Hollow), Austin, TX
Sandwich Spot · 32 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: This puppy-themed sports bar serves delectable pizza, sandwiches, and beer. Order a Breckenridge Agave wheat beer to wash down the Trio of Fries' orgy of flavors. Read more.

25. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.1
14028 N Highway 183 Bldg F, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · 183 tips and reviews

JAY J.JAY JAYASURIYA: Movie, Booze & a Meal in one place!

26. Driskill Grill

7.8
604 Brazos St (Driskill Hotel), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 13 tips and reviews

jonathan g.jonathan gelman: Voted top restaurant & best chef in Austin Read more.

27. Austin Farmers Market

8.4
422 Guadalupe St (at W 4th St), Austin, TX
Farmers Market · Downtown Austin · 34 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Part cooking school, part butcher shop, Dai Due sells superb buttermilk biscuits with country-style breakfast sausage on Saturdays. Read more.

Mandola's Italian Market is one of Austin, TX.

28. Mandola's Italian Market

8.2
4700 W Guadalupe St #12 (47th St. and Lamar), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · 102 tips and reviews
Bombay Express is one of Austin, TX.

29. Bombay Express

8.0
13000 N I-35 Bldg 12 (Parmer Ln), Austin, TX
Indian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Din Ho Chinese BBQ is one of Austin, TX.

30. Din Ho Chinese BBQ

8.4
8557 Research Blvd, Ste 116 (Ohlen), Austin, TX
Chinese Restaurant · North Austin · 52 tips and reviews
The Clay Pit is one of Austin, TX.

31. The Clay Pit

8.4
1601 Guadalupe St (at 16th St), Austin, TX
Indian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 114 tips and reviews

32. Olivia

2043 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 61 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: One of our Top 10 Best New Restaurants in America. Chef James Holmes gathers his culinary inspiration from (and in) his backyard vegetable garden. The lamb fries are a must-have.

33. Inner Space Caverns

4200 I-35 South, Georgetown, TX
Other Great Outdoors · 25 tips and reviews

JAY J.JAY JAYASURIYA: Great experience. Prices could be a little lower. Check out the pictures from my camera when I was there this summer! Read more.

Lake Travis Yacht Charters is one of Austin, TX.

34. Lake Travis Yacht Charters

13911 Panorama Dr, Austin, TX
Boat Rental · 19 tips and reviews
Museum of Natural and Artificial Ephemerata is one of Austin, TX.

35. Museum of Natural and Artificial Ephemerata

1808 Singleton Ave, Austin, TX
Museum · 5 tips and reviews
Moonlight Tower (Barton Springs) is one of Austin, TX.

36. Moonlight Tower (Barton Springs)

7.0
Austin, TX
Lighthouse · Barton Hills · 3 tips and reviews

37. Barton Springs Pool

9.3
2101 Barton Springs Rd (at William Barton Dr), Austin, TX
Swimming Pool · Barton Hills · 212 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round. Over the years it has drawn people from all walks of life.

Ramen Tatsu-ya is one of Austin, TX.

38. Ramen Tatsu-ya

8.9
8557 Research Blvd, #126 (at Fairfield Dr), Austin, TX
Ramen Restaurant · North Austin · 192 tips and reviews
Baylor Art Wall is one of Austin, TX.

39. Baylor Art Wall

Baylor Street (11th Street), Austin, TX
Public Art · Old West Austin · 10 tips and reviews
La Condesa is one of Austin, TX.

40. La Condesa

8.5
400 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 264 tips and reviews
The Salt Lick is one of Austin, TX.

41. The Salt Lick

9.3
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX
BBQ Joint · 424 tips and reviews

42. Mmmpanadas

6.6
2nd and Congress, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 14 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Vegetarians, stick with the spinach and mushroom empanada. Soooooo satisfying. - Erica Swallow

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is one of Austin, TX.

43. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

6.4
2800 N Terminal Rd (at John F. Kennedy Blvd), Houston, TX
International Airport · George Bush Intercontinental Airport · 1921 tips and reviews
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is one of Austin, TX.

44. Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

7.5
3600 Presidential Blvd (at Texas Hwy 71), Austin, TX
International Airport · 1150 tips and reviews
Waterloo Ice House is one of Austin, TX.

45. Waterloo Ice House

6.5
6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy (FM 2222), Austin, TX
Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
BookPeople is one of Austin, TX.

46. BookPeople

9.4
603 N Lamar Blvd (at 6th St.), Austin, TX
Bookstore · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews
Louie Mueller Barbecue is one of Austin, TX.

47. Louie Mueller Barbecue

8.6
206 W 2nd St (at Vance St), Taylor, TX
BBQ Joint · 53 tips and reviews
Rocket Electrics is one of Austin, TX.

48. Rocket Electrics

7.4
1608 E Riverside Dr (lakeshore dr), Austin, TX
Bicycle Store · Riverside · 3 tips and reviews
360 Bridge (Pennybacker Bridge) is one of Austin, TX.

49. 360 Bridge (Pennybacker Bridge)

9.1
5000 Plaza on the Lk, Austin, TX
Scenic Lookout · 24 tips and reviews
Extended Stay Hotels is one of Austin, TX.

50. Extended Stay Hotels

5.2
10100 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX
Hotel · North Burnet - Gateway · 9 tips and reviews
Terra Toys is one of Austin, TX.

51. Terra Toys

9.2
2438 W Anderson Ln Ste C1 (Burnet rd), Austin, TX
Toy Store · North Shoal Creek · 15 tips and reviews
San Marcos Premium Outlets is one of Austin, TX.

52. San Marcos Premium Outlets

9.0
3939 S Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX
Outlet Mall · 125 tips and reviews
Uncommon Objects is one of Austin, TX.

53. Uncommon Objects

1602 Fortview Rd (btwn Elizabeth & Monroe St.), Austin, TX
Antique Store · South Lamar · 65 tips and reviews

Shop Across TexasShop Across Texas: A ShopAcrossTexas.com Best Store in Town loaded with vintage finds, antiques and quirky odds and ends. Read more.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of Austin, TX.

54. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.2
1400 S Congress Ave Ste A190 (btwn Gibson & Elizabeth), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Bouldin Creek · 443 tips and reviews
Graffiti Park is one of Austin, TX.

55. Graffiti Park

Below The Castle (10th & 12th), Austin, TX
Other Great Outdoors · Old West Austin · 25 tips and reviews
Franklin Barbecue is one of Austin, TX.

56. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 352 tips and reviews
North By Northwest (NXNW) is one of Austin, TX.

57. North By Northwest (NXNW)

10010 N Capital of Texas Hwy (Stonelake), Austin, TX
Brewery · North Burnet - Gateway · 126 tips and reviews
Stubb's Bar-B-Q is one of Austin, TX.

58. Stubb's Bar-B-Q

8.0
801 Red River St (at E 8th St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 339 tips and reviews
Cathedral of Junk is one of Austin, TX.

59. Cathedral of Junk

7.3
4422 Lareina Dr, Austin, TX
Art Gallery · South Congress · 36 tips and reviews
Torchy's Tacos is one of Austin, TX.

60. Torchy's Tacos

8.9
2801 Guadalupe St Ste 5B (near 28th St.), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · North University · 134 tips and reviews

61. Casa Neverlandia

305 W Milton St (talbot@talbotworld.com), Austin, TX
Art Gallery · Bouldin Creek · 4 tips and reviews

GOODGOOD: Don't miss this ecofriendly landmark. Artist James Edward Talbot and his wife transformed their bungalow house into Casa Neverlandia, a riot of color, shape, mosaic tile. Read more.

Shalimar is one of Austin, TX.

62. Shalimar

5.4
9310 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Indian Restaurant · North Austin · 5 tips and reviews
Tino's Greek Cafe is one of Austin, TX.

63. Tino's Greek Cafe

7.4
13450 N Highway 183 (at Anderson Mill), Austin, TX
Greek Restaurant · Northwest Austin · 23 tips and reviews
Fire Bowl Cafe is one of Austin, TX.

64. Fire Bowl Cafe

8.2
9828 Great Hills Trl (at Jollyville Rd.), Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews
Lucy's Fried Chicken is one of Austin, TX.

65. Lucy's Fried Chicken

8.5
2218 College Ave (S. Congress), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Bouldin Creek · 125 tips and reviews

66. Home Slice Pizza

9.4
1415 S Congress Ave (Gibson St. E), Austin, TX
Pizzeria · 333 tips and reviews

EaterEater: For fans of New York-style pizza, Home Slice is as close as you can get in Austin, possibly thanks to yearly staff trips to the Big Apple. You know, for research. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Salvation Pizza - 34th Street is one of Austin, TX.

67. Salvation Pizza - 34th Street

624 W 34th St (btw Guadalupe St and King St), Austin, TX
Pizzeria · West University · 43 tips and reviews
Kismet Cafe is one of Austin, TX.

68. Kismet Cafe

411 W 24th St, Austin, TX
Middle Eastern Restaurant · West University · 26 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of Austin, TX.

69. Whole Foods Market

9.0
525 N Lamar Blvd (btwn W 5th & 6th), Austin, TX
Grocery Store · Downtown Austin · 403 tips and reviews
The Salt Lick BBQ is one of Austin, TX.

70. The Salt Lick BBQ

6.9
Barbara Jordan Terminal, near Gate 21 (AUS Airport), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 204 tips and reviews
Crystal Works is one of Austin, TX.

71. Crystal Works

7.7
908 W 12th St (at Lamar Blvd), Austin, TX
Gift Store · Downtown Austin · 10 tips and reviews

72. The Clay Pit

8.4
1601 Guadalupe St (at 16th St), Austin, TX
Indian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 114 tips and reviews

Re R.Re Ro: Average Lunch buffet ... tamarind chutney is excellent with veggie Pakoras.. Cumin potatoes r good... Chicken tandoori is good. Romantic ambience

73. Malaga Tapas & Bar

440 W 2nd St (btw Guadalupe St. & San Antonio St.), Austin, TX
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 32 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Specialty drinks are $5 Mon-Sat 5-7pm and until 10pm on Sundays. Try other specials like their tapa and drink pairing for $8. Beers are $3-4.

SATAY Restaurant is one of Austin, TX.

74. SATAY Restaurant

3202 W Anderson Ln Ste 205 (Shoal Creek Blvd), Austin, TX
Thai Restaurant · North Shoal Creek · 27 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Back before Austin's Thai food boom, Satay owner Foo Swasdee was serving it up, delicious and authentic. She's still practicing her art with favorites like duck in red curry and grilled spicy snapper.

Fonda San Miguel is one of Austin, TX.

75. Fonda San Miguel

9.0
2330 W North Loop Blvd (at Hancock Dr.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Allandale · 80 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Three decades serving Interior Mexican cuisine (cochinita pibil, pescado veracruzano) surrounded by vibrant art and an organic garden makes this fine dining spot one of the loveliest anywhere.

A + A Sichuan China is one of Austin, TX.

76. A + A Sichuan China

6.8
13376 N Highway 183 Ste 100, Austin, TX
Szechuan Restaurant · Northwest Austin · 26 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: The dishes are authentic, wonderfully spicy, and super-fresh. The Ma Po Doufu is a lusty temple to the gods of chile and mala: warming on a nippy day, delightfully sweat-inducing on a hot day. Read more.

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Of Austin is one of Austin, TX.

77. Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Of Austin

6.9
2509 W New Hope Dr, Cedar Park, TX
Temple · 4 tips and reviews
Bullock Museum IMAX Theatre is one of Austin, TX.

78. Bullock Museum IMAX Theatre

8.8
1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 22 tips and reviews
P.F. Chang's China Bistro is one of Austin, TX.

79. P.F. Chang's China Bistro

8.7
10114 Jollyville Rd (at Great Hills Tr), Austin, TX
Chinese Restaurant · Hardrock Canyon · 49 tips and reviews
Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of Austin, TX.

80. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.3
14150 Town Center Blvd (Campus Pkwy), Noblesville, IN
Mexican Restaurant · Countryside - Fall Creek · 44 tips and reviews